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mitw44
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016

2009 F250 Superduty factory receiver hitch weight rating

I am trying to make sure I am towing safely with my truck and trailer combination, and thought this would be the best place to find help. I have a 2009 F250 extended cab 4wd. I have equipped it wi...
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MFL
Nomad II
Jun 23, 2016
Toy haulers typically have a heavier hitch weight, to offset the loaded with toys weight. Your owners manual is showing a very heavy hitch, for a trailer dry wt of 5,800 lbs.

I would not change the factory hitch, due to the 5.4/3.73 not being a strong towing truck, as the 16,000 GCWR is indicating.

The scales will give you a better idea than the brochure. IMO, your truck will work as is, with this trailer.

Jerry

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